At least four people were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, where a 14-year-old boy has been arrested and multiple victims were also injured. The incident occurred in the town of Winder, approximately 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, prompting a hard lockdown at the school.

Meanwhile, a deadly strain of the Mpox virus has surfaced in an Iowa prison, causing rashes and flu-like symptoms among inmates at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections is actively managing the outbreak, which highlights the global health emergency declared by the WHO with over 102,000 confirmed cases worldwide by July 31, 2024.

In international news, Mongolia has refused to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin despite an ICC warrant, citing neutrality and reliance on neighboring countries for energy. This decision, made during Putin's visit where strategic partnerships were discussed, has drawn criticism from Ukraine but underscores Mongolia's balanced diplomatic stance.

Moving to the UK, the government has proposed a historic overhaul to eliminate hereditary peers from the House of Lords, aiming to end a 700-year-old system of nepotism. This bold move targets a tradition allowing 92 non-elected privileged men to influence laws, often against the people's will.

Turning our attention to North Korea, reports suggest multiple officials may have been executed over inadequate responses to July floods in Jagang and North Pyongan provinces, which resulted in up to 1,500 deaths or missing persons. South Korean intelligence indicates that leader Kim Jong-un demanded strict punishment for negligence and corruption after an emergency political meeting.

Finally, the family of Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei is seeking justice after she tragically died in Kenya from burns inflicted by her former boyfriend. This incident, where Cheptegei suffered over 80% burns, has cast a spotlight on the issue of violence against female athletes in Kenya.